The Northman

7.1

2022 1080p 2h 17m 0

In the heart of the ancient Nordic lands, in an era where men were forged in battle and destinies sealed with blood, the story of Amleth unfolds—a young prince whose fate is marked by tragedy, betrayal, and an unrelenting thirst for vengeance. His tale is not just that of a prince seeking justice, but also a profound reflection on loyalty, family, and sacrifice.

Amleth was still a child when his life took a drastic and irreversible turn. The day his father, the king of a small Viking realm, was brutally murdered, his world collapsed. The treacherous hand of his own uncle, a man who had always been in the shadows of the kingdom, rose to take everything Amleth held dear. After the murder of his father, the uncle seized the throne and kidnapped Amleth’s mother, leaving her at his mercy. In that fateful moment, the young prince swore vengeance. With the image of his kidnapped mother and his slain father etched into his memory, Amleth was forced to flee, leaving behind his home and becoming a solitary man, marked by the pain of loss.

Over the years, the boy Amleth transformed into a fierce and skilled Viking warrior. Far from his homeland, the young prince trained in the art of battle, forging his body and mind for the day he could fulfill the promise made to his father. For two decades, the image of his captive mother haunted him, and the flame of vengeance never died. Fate seemed to offer him a chance when, during one of his travels, Amleth learned that his mother was still alive and that his uncle continued to reign with tyranny.

Now a seasoned warrior, Amleth embarks on a mission that has been his sole purpose for twenty long years: to rescue his mother, kill his uncle, and avenge his father's death. However, this journey is not just a physical one, but also a path of redemption and internal struggle. Amleth faces the temptation to take dark shortcuts, such as the use of magic and supernatural powers, in his relentless quest for justice. Yet, as he progresses in his mission, Amleth’s story becomes a testament to the cost of vengeance—a reminder that impulsive actions may lead to consequences far more devastating than those one seeks to avenge.

In his battle against his own destiny, Amleth confronts not only his uncle but also the very shadows of his soul. Throughout the story, Amleth must face not only the brute force of his enemies but also his own humanity—the decisions he will make and the legacy he will leave behind. His quest for vengeance leads him to a conclusion where honor, sacrifice, and tragedy collide—elements at the heart of Viking mythology.

Thus, the story of Amleth is not just a chronicle of vengeance, but an epic tale that explores human nature, the conflict between loyalty to family and justice, and the weight of destiny that drags us toward our darkest decisions. In the cold and violent world of the Vikings, Amleth represents a man seeking redemption, but also one who, in his thirst for vengeance, may lose himself in the process.

Director: Ben Burt, Chris McCormick, Giulia Patanè, James Harris, Oana Ene, Paul Moran, Robert Eggers, Therese Friel